The recognition and understanding of interrelationships among international organizations, sociocultural groups, and individuals across the globe.
Understanding the role of the United States in international policies and international relations.
Having the knowledge of international affairs outside of everyday news.
Some major global issues affecting the United States include environmental (ex. global warming), nuclear weapons and the war in Iraq
This site explains how 21st century students are globally aware.
http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/global.htm Discussion: Quotables:
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world"- Ghandi
I think that this quote relates to Global Awareness by the fact that if a person actually wants the world to change then that person must actually be aware of the things that go on around him.
For this reason, the expansion of relations with all countries is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I mean balanced relationships, based on mutual respect and observation of each other's rights.- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
This quote by Iran's president emphasizes the importance of foreign relationships which can only be created through balance and respect of each other. Understanding the situation of other countries will lead to greater global awareness.
Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth. ~Henry David Thoreau
This quote from Thoreau is referring to how human kind has polluted a lot of the Earth through expansion and industrialization.Unfortunately today mankind has polluted the sky as well.This leads into such issues as Global Warming.
"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard." ~Gaylord Nelson
This quote relates to global awareness because it explains that what we do today affects how our lives will be tomorrow.By being aware and trying to change the current environmental conditions, we make the world a better place for future generations.
Global Awareness
Definitions
- The recognition and understanding of interrelationships among international organizations, sociocultural groups, and individuals across the globe.
- Understanding the role of the United States in international policies and international relations.
- Having the knowledge of international affairs outside of everyday news.
- Some major global issues affecting the United States include environmental (ex. global warming), nuclear weapons and the war in Iraq
- This site explains how 21st century students are globally aware.
http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/global.htmDiscussion:
Quotables:
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world"- Ghandi
I think that this quote relates to Global Awareness by the fact that if a person actually wants the world to change then that person must actually be aware of the things that go on around him.
- Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth. ~Henry David Thoreau
- This quote from Thoreau is referring to how human kind has polluted a lot of the Earth through expansion and industrialization. Unfortunately today mankind has polluted the sky as well. This leads into such issues as Global Warming.
"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard." ~Gaylord NelsonThis quote relates to global awareness because it explains that what we do today affects how our lives will be tomorrow. By being aware and trying to change the current environmental conditions, we make the world a better place for future generations.